Sand Pond Ski Home
Family retreat on the lake
Location Norway, Maine
Year Completed 2021
Gross Floor Area 2,100 sq ft
Design A.V.A. Woodworks and Maine Passive House
This high-performance ski home in Norway, Maine was a collaborative design effort between the homeowners, Maine Passive House, and AVA Woodworks. Set into a wooded hillside overlooking Sand Pond, the home blends into the landscape while capturing spectacular water views and maximizing solar gain. The upper level features a primary bedroom suite, the main floor offers an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area, and the daylight basement has additional bedrooms and ski storage. A large deck, and screen porch makes it easy to enjoy the outdoors with all the comforts of home.
Features
Passive House Envelope
All Electric Building
Morso Wood Stove
Large Deck and Screen Porch
Passive House Elements
Larsen Truss Super Insulated wall construction
Zehnder ERV for balanced ventilation and superior indoor air quality
Mitsubishi Airsource Heat Pumps for heating and cooling
Proclima Airsealing products for airtight construction
Triple-Glazed Logic Windows for high thermal performance
Carbon Conscious Choices
Dense-pack cellulose insulation
Locally milled wood siding and flooring